Plan the Route

How to plan a drive on America’s scenic byways and parkways: what the designations mean, speed limits, seasonal closures and fuel gaps.

A simple formula for estimating road trip fuel costs, what changes your real mileage, the other costs to budget for, and ways to spend less.

How U.S. toll roads charge drivers, what E-ZPass and other transponders cover, why toll-by-plate costs more, and rental car toll traps.

What U.S. drivers need to cross into Canada or Mexico by car: border ID, insurance, vehicle permits, rental car limits and what not to bring.